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August 13, 2026
Richmond: Walking & Book Festival 18th - 27th Sept
Details of our programme for the 21st Richmond Walking and Books Festival are now available.
You can browse all walks and events by looking at the Whole Programme page, or find events available on a particular date by looking at the relevant page for that day.
As well as our main programme, which starts on Friday 18th September, we have some children's events at local libraries during the school summer holiday on Wednesday 5th August.
There are a wide range of walks across our area, many of them new to the Festival and, with many of them including added interest as we walk, there is sure to be something to suit everyone who loves the great outdoors.
And our varied book programme, and other related events, means there will be plenty to stimulate you, with a wide range of daytime and evening events covering both fiction and non-fiction genres..
We look forward to seeing you in September at a Festival that always receives great feedback from those attending
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Blackpool: Ride The Lights - 1st September 2026 - 7pm-10pm
Get on your bike and Ride The Lights! An exciting preview of Blackpool Illuminations is officially taking place on Tuesday 1 September 2026.
The Ride The Lights event is one of the most magical nights in Blackpool’s calendar when, for one night only, the six miles of Promenade will be closed to give thousands of cyclists an opportunity to get a sneak preview of the Illuminations before the official switch-on later that week (4 September). Ride at any point along the promenade from Starr Gate at South Shore to Red Bank Road in Bispham. You can ride as much or as little of the route as you are able.
Why not join in the creative fun by designing your very own Illuminations display on your bike? Decorate your ride with colourful lights, lamps and lanterns to show off your illuminations design ideas. Light your ride... then ride the lights!
Times: 7pm-10pm
Ride The Lights is not a bike race, it's a fun and FREE bike ride open to all. A great opportunity to get out and about on your bike with both family and friends.
Information provided by Weeton HIVE
Blackpool: Illumination Switch On - 4th September 2026
British pop favourites Five are set to make sure Everybody Get Up for the biggest night in the resort’s calendar, as they take centre stage at this year’s Illuminations Switch‑On.
The free outdoor event on the Tower Festival Headland, in the shadow of The Blackpool Tower, takes place on Friday 4 September 2026 and marks the start of the iconic Illuminations season.
Five will be joined by rock quintet The Feeling and chart‑topping singer‑songwriter Lucy Spraggan.
This year’s event sees VisitBlackpool collaborate with the BBC, with the evening hosted by BBC Radio Lancashire presenters Graham Liver and Sharon Hartley.
As part of the collaboration, BBC Radio Lancashire will also showcase some of the region’s most exciting up-and-coming talent through BBC Introducing. We can’t wait!
Pulling the switch to light up Blackpool will be BBC Radio 2’s Paddy McGuinness. He's one of the UK’s most recognisable television and radio personalities, is no stranger to Blackpool. He has previously performed at both the Winter Gardens and the Grand Theatre, filmed an episode of Top Gear in the resort and cycled through the town as part of his BBC Children in Need fundraising challenge.
Information provided by Weeton HIVE
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Colerne: New link to the 'Welfare request forms' to book park passes, Welfare house, etc.
You can also email 21sig-colernestn-welfare-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Once submitted, a member of the team will action and respond accordingly.
Information provided by Colerne HIVE
Highlands: Military Liaison Group (Education) supporting Armed Forces Families
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Catterick: North Yorkshire Military Family Welcome Day - Have you just arrived into the area? Join us on 17th Sept
Got a military connection? New to North Yorkshire? Whether you just unpacked your final box or you’re still hunting for the local shortcuts, we’ve got your back!
Join the us for a relaxed drop-in morning designed entirely for newly arrived military spouses, partners and families. A One-Stop Shop to connect with local families and brilliant services.
Come grab a cuppa, meet other families navigating the same move, and discover all the local services, groups, and support networks available to you in your new patch.
Where: North HIVE Hub, Catterick Garrison
When: 17 September | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Best Bits: FREE tea, coffee, parking and books (ages 0-18)! Collect your FREE guide to the "First 30 Days in North Yorkshire"
No need to book, just wander in whenever you can. Children are very welcome!
A collaborative event with: Settling in Service, North HIVE Hub , Home-Start, and Reading Force
Information About Each Service Involved
August 12, 2026
Brecon: MOD Civil Service Vacancy in Brecon, Closing Date: Thu 20th Aug 26
Department: Ministry of Defence
Location: Brecon, LD3 7EA
Salary: £37,720
Closes: 11:55 pm on Thursday 20th August 2026
Reference: 474269
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Bovington: Citizens Advice sessions at Bovington HIVE every Thursday - Free advice & support
Available to all Garrison personnel, spouses, partners, reserves, veterans, civil servants, MOD contractors and local civilian community. Confidentiality guaranteed.
Appointments are not necessary, just turn up. First come, first serve basis.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
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